Dorset View November 2022

This time of the year, as we move from summer into autumn, is one of my favourites in the calendar.

While I love the long, lazy days of summer, I welcome the change as we head towards winter.

It’s the simple things that I like best about autumn: the stunning sunrises that I’ve missed over the summer months while I sleep; the mist that creeps through the hills creating an atmospheric scene; or the vibrant colours that brighten our towns and countryside as the leaves turn.

You can’t beat pulling out cosy winter woollies, and adding a stack of warm blankets to the sofa, ready to snuggle up in while watching a film or getting stuck into a good book. And the first real fire of the season is always a treat.

Then there’s the change from summer salads and light meals best suited to warm weather to more comforting food – there’s nothing quite like heading home to a bowl of chunky soup and crusty bread after a long autumn walk.

But even as the tourists head home, and the locals bed down for winter, there is still plenty going on in the run up to Christmas.

Bonfire night celebrations will be taking place across the region and, not long after, the Christmas celebrations will begin. Christmas lights will be switched on in our towns, starting from the middle of November, and parades take place in December. You can find out all about the parade in Broadstone on pages 24 to 27 this issue.

Stay warm this autumn.

Karen Wyatt-Epapara

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Life sentence for two teenage boys Drug driver jailed

Jack James Hindley, 17, from Christchurch, and Samuel Roy Jones, 17, from Bournemouth have been sentenced to life imprisonment with a minimum term of 18 years for murder and possession of a bladed article. The two boys appeared at Winchester Crown Court on Wednesday 28 September.

A reporting restriction, which was previously in place preventing the naming of the defendants, was lifted at the hearing.

Just before 8pm on Friday 31 December 2021 the two defendants and three female friends were at the home of the victim – 35-year-old Edward Reeve.

While inside the address, the two teenage boys became angry and punched holes in the wall. The girls decided to leave and, around 15 minutes later, the two male defendants caught up with the group. During this time, Jones admitted that they had just stabbed Mr Reeve.

On 4 January 2022, Dorset Police received a call raising concern for the welfare of Edward Reeve. Officers attended and sadly located the body of Mr Reeve inside the address with significant injuries.

An investigation was launched and a

post-mortem examination established that Mr Reeve died as a result of multiple stab wounds and incised wounds.

Following enquiries, the two boys were arrested on Thursday 6 January and Friday 7 January 2022 in connection with the incident.

Detective Chief Inspector Simon Huxter, of MCIT, said: “I would firstly like to reiterate my condolences to the family and friends of Edward Reeve during this very difficult time. I hope that the sentencing today provides Mr Reeve’s loved ones with some small form of comfort following his extremely sad death.

“I would also like to repeat my thanks to everyone from Dorset Police who was involved in this detailed and meticulous investigation, as well as the Crown Prosecution Service prosecution team for their role in helping to secure these convictions and sentences.

“There is no excuse for the despicable actions of these two teenage boys. Knife crime can cause tragedies and I hope this case highlights to anyone thinking of carrying a knife the devastating impact it can have on individuals and their loved ones, as well as their own family.”

A man who admitted to drug driving in Poole, causing a serious injury in a road traffic collision, has been jailed.

Tyler Cornish, 22, from Poole, was sentenced at Bournemouth Crown Court on Friday 30 September 2022 to three years in prison after admitting causing serious injury by dangerous driving and two counts of drug driving.

Cornish was also disqualified from driving for three years, with the ban due to start once he has been released from prison.

During the incident, which occurred in the early hours of 21 November 2021, the car Cornish was driving crashed. He and two passengers sustained minor injuries while a female passenger received injuries that were believed to be life threatening.

Cornish was arrested at the scene and a blood specimen was taken for analysis. It was found to contain cocaine at a presence of 32 micrograms per litre of blood (above the specific limit of 10 micrograms per litre of blood) and 800 micrograms of benzoylecgonine, a metabolite of cocaine, per litre of blood – the legal limit for benzoylecgonine is 50 micrograms per litre of blood.

Men arrested following vehicle thefts

Although the police have arrested two men following multiple vehicle thefts across Dorset, they are still keen to receive further information.

Since June there have been more than 50 thefts and related offences targeting of high-value sports utility vehicles or four-wheel drive vehicles across the county.

Following enquiries by officers, two men, aged 22 and 29, from the Southampton area were arrested on suspicion of theft of motor

vehicles and criminal damage. They have been released on police bail as detectives carry out further enquiries.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police at www.dorset.police. uk/contact or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55220134740.

Alternatively, independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously online at Crimestoppers-uk. org or by calling Freephone 0800 555 111.

Face a fine for littering

Litter Free Dorset is urging people to do something about the rubbish they see strewn along roadsides in Dorset.

In May this year, Dorset Council spent four days removing one-and-a-half tonnes of litter and fly-tipped rubbish from just one road, costing money as well as causing road disruption.

Drivers across the county can now use dashcam footage to report rubbish

thrown from vehicles. Those caught throwing litter could face a fine of up to £100.

If you spot someone littering, you can report it online at https://dorset-self. achieveservice.com/service/ DWP_Report_litter_on_the_ highway_or_pavement and upload dashcam footage as supporting evidence. Reports can still be made without dashcam footage, but it is the best form of evidence to support your report.

Wimborne Minster WI planted a Crab Apple Evereste tree for the Queen's Green Canopy - and also now in Her Majesty’s memory - in the Wimborne Community Garden. Pictured are some members at the planting.

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What happens to my Will if I separate from my spouse?

By Katherine Grantham - Balchin, Private Client Executive, Harold G Walker Solicitors

If you have made a will that benefits your spouse, and you later separate from that spouse, the will is not invalidated by the separation and any provision you have made for your spouse would usually still apply. Similarly, if you make mirror wills with your spouse, you each have an individual will, and these are not invalidated if you separate from each other.

It is possible to revoke a will which benefits your spouse but please be aware that if you do so and then pass away without having made a new will, you will be deemed to have died intestate (where you have died without a will). Although you may be separated from

your surviving spouse at the time that you pass away, your surviving spouse would still benefit under the rules of intestacy from your estate.

Obtaining a divorce does affect the terms of an existing will; the will is read as though the former spouse predeceased and any gifts to and/or appointments of the former spouse would fail.

However, filing for and completing divorce proceedings can take some time and there is the risk that you may pass away before proceedings are completed. Therefore, on separation it is important to review your will and update it to reflect any changes in your wishes.

Cremators to be reinstated

For two years there have been no cremators at Poole Crematorium.

Following a campaign to get them reinstated, the local authority has shown its intent to put new ones in.

Cllr Mark Anderson, BCP Council’s portfolio holder for Environment and Place said it was the council’s ambition to reinstate cremation capability in Poole as quickly as possible.

The cabinet has requested a report detailing options for the replacement of the cremator(s).

Nick Douch, managing director of Douch Family Funeral Directors, said: “For two years, deceased persons have been driven from Poole to Bournemouth for cremation.

“Bournemouth is the second busiest crematorium in the country and demand is only rising.

“We have been urging the council to put new cremators

in Poole and now they seem to be aware that the public wants them too.

“Many don’t like the idea of their loved one being driven across the conurbation for cremation. They want that process to happen in the same place as the service.

“Poole Crematorium doesn’t only serve Poole but is used by those throughout the Purbecks and deep into Dorset.

“We are delighted that the council has now commissioned a new report and we would urge them to think about installing electric cremators.

“These are much better for the environment and over time could be much more cost-effective.

“They are also more likely to be future proof than the gasfired cremators which is how all other local ones work.”

Law Spot is for information only and does not constitute legal advice.

A journey of discovery by river and stream

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Downstream Dorset, River Tales and Local History is a colourful, easy-to-read journey of discovery along the many rivers and streams flowing through the beautiful county of Dorset.

Starting at the source of each river, Dorset author Mary van Coller, follows the waterway to its mouth, showing the derivation of place names along its course and revealing fascinating information about people and events both past and present.

Together with her husband Ryan, they have walked the hills and travelled the byways searching for springs and mouths or confluences of rivers. They have verified facts and stories and taken many colour photographs that are beautiful and evocative.

It is their hope that Downstream Dorset will inspire readers to explore Dorset, chat with people who live locally and enjoy the beauty of nature. There are blank pages at the back of the book to record notes and memories of your own discoveries.

An ideal gift for all Dorset lovers.

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Pregnancy advice clinic to be protected

The British Pregnancy Advice Service clinic on Ophir Road in Bournemouth has been receiving some unwelcome attention, prompting BCP Council to address the problem.

The portfolio holder for Community Safety, Cllr Bobbie Dove has therefore made a decision to put in place a Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO).

Cllr Dove said: “Teams from BCP Council, in partnership with Dorset Police, have worked extremely hard to understand the difficulties and experiences of people either visiting or

working at the clinic. We tried to find a negotiated position which could be agreed upon by all the parties involved, but this was unsuccessful.”

A two-month consultation on options for the area was subsequently launched. There were 2,241 responses: 75 per cent of respondents supported the principle of a PSPO being implemented, while 24 per cent did not support it.

Cllr Dove said: “Whilst we acknowledge the right of anyone to conduct a peaceful protest, we had to balance

this against the distress caused or likely to be caused, and the detrimental impact of behaviours experienced by those accessing medical services or doing their jobs.

“The conclusion I arrived at is a balanced and proportionate decision that will benefit the clinic’s users, its staff and the residents living on roads that surround the clinic.”

The PSPO came into effect on 13 October in the area

directly surrounding the clinic. It is in operation Monday to Friday, 7am to 7pm. Activities prohibited within the PSPO area include (but are not restricted to) protesting abortion services, handing out leaflets, intimidating visitors to the clinic or its staff, photographing or recording the clinic’s users or holding vigils.

Anyone failing to comply could incur a fixed penalty notice of £100 or be liable for conviction at a Magistrates Court.

Superfan George wins Cherries letter-writing competition

Members of the Junior Cherries – AFC Bournemouth’s official young supporters group – were recently invited to share their thoughts on the 2022/23 campaign. The entrants had the chance to win a signed training top presented by Dominic Solanke followed by a tour of the Vitality Stadium, and have their letter printed in a matchday programme.

Dozens of young football fans aged five to 16 entered the competition, which was held in association with club partner MSP Capital.

In their letters, the young supporters were encouraged to talk about their feeling about the new season, their favourite players and which league matches they would be most excited to attend.

The winner was six-year-old George Murphy. In his letter, George described himself as a ‘Cherries’ superfan’ who wants to play for the club when he grows up.

George said he lives near to Vitality Stadium, writing: “I can hear the crowd at night from my bed when we score.

“AFC Bournemouth are the best team in the world. Go Cherries, you’ve got this!”

Walking and cycling bridges approved

A planning application, submitted by BCP Council, for improvements to the bridge on Glenferness Avenue to allow for safer walking and cycling across the railway line has been approved.

On the east side, a new wider bridge for walkers and cyclists will replace the existing footbridge. On the west side of the road, a new walking and cycling bridge will be built over the railway line. The road bridge itself will remain unaltered.

The new bridges will make the route safer for cyclists who currently have to cross over the railway line using the narrow six-metre-wide road bridge, often being ‘squeezed’ close to the parapet walls when vehicles overtake them.

The design of the bridges was developed in close consultation with BCP Council’s tree, ecology and planning teams to reflect the character and setting of the conservation area. The cycle ramp walls will be constructed using red bricks to match the existing road bridge, with dark green bridge parapets and mesh infill to maximise light and visibility for users.

The work, funded through south east Dorset’s Transforming Cities Fund, is due to start in autumn 2023.

Autumn gardening

By Plants Direct

As the seasons roll into autumn and winter, thoughts turn to jobs in the garden.

Now is the ideal time to plant your spring bulbs for colourful and fragrant displays in your pots, containers, and borders.

Daffodils, narcissus, tulips, crocuses, hyacinths, and many more can be planted now. Plant your Christmas flowering bulbs and keep them protected to bring them on.

Planting of trees and shrubs and hedging can be carried out now with bare root hedging and trees. Native species and ornamental varieties should be planted now to get them established for the spring. Examples include blackthorn, hawthorn, beech, hornbeam, roses, field maple whips, and many more – these native species hedges are great for birds, bees and insects.

Shrubs and herbaceous plants can be pruned and cut back now. Mulch around with compost or bark to protect roots from frost, and feed in the early spring.

Lawns and grass areas need to be cleared of leaves and debris and plus raising the height of the cut will keep them in better shape for the winter ahead.

A final weed and tidy, of the garden border and vegetable patch will keep it all shipshape until the spring.

George Murphy with Cherries’ forward Dominic Solanke

Return of festive lights

Christmas lights being switched on is a sure sign that the festive season is fast approaching. And it won’t be long until the Christmas lights are once again turned on in Bournemouth and Poole.

Poole will have a new Christmas Maritime Light Festival, which will run from Saturday 19 November to Monday 2 January.

Celebrating Poole’s rich nautical heritage, it will feature a spectacular trail of maritime-themed lights that will see the gateways to Poole including Hunger Hill and Lighthouse lit up and welcoming people to the town centre.

An enchanting light trail will continue in Falkland Square, down the High Street and onto Poole Quay.

Highlights include a number of Christmas trees featuring maritime decorations, a bespoke tall ship, a giant anchor, an ‘under-the-sea’ walk-under light curtain, and a flotilla of lights on Poole Quay.

In addition to the light installations, there are plans for funfair rides, a Christmas themed market, and food and drink offers placed throughout the town and quay.

Bournemouth will see the return of its Christmas Tree Wonderland, which will take place from Friday 18 November to Monday 2 January.

Now in its fifth year, the free attraction promises to dazzle and delight all once again with its iconic 60-foot walk through Christmas tree with light shows set to music, as well as a whole host of other light installations in the Lower Gardens and throughout the town centre.

Also making a welcome return this year are the Christmas market, Alpine Bar and Skate ice-rink.

Santa dash for Julia’s House

The Julia’s House Santa Dash will be held on 27 November this year. The fundraising event will take place along Bournemouth seafront and entrants can choose to walk or run the 5k route, with Santa suits being optional attire.

You can choose to complete the route on your own or as a family group (children under 5 can join in for free). And if you raise a minimum of £75, you will be in with a chance to win a PlayStation 5 worth around £500. To sign up, got to www.juliashouse.org/santa.

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Buyer demand has dropped by a fifth in the fortnight since the mini-budget while supply has increased from worried homeowners, Zoopla claims.

The subsequent push to 6% mortgage rates has panicked some in the market.

To put this into perspective, those who have a £200,000 mortgage, with a rate agreed last month or before will pay on average £400 less a month than those being agreed now. As you can see, this is a significant switch, and we may also see, as landlords rates change, the rental prices also having to follow suit.

Demand levels from buyers searching dropped 21% during the two weeks after the mini-budget across property websites analysis. As multi-office agents, Meyers has also noticed the change in activity levels. Asking price reductions have also spiked higher as agents adjust pricing for vendors.

SO WHAT DO YOU DO?

If you are still looking to move, then hopefully the move is relevant in terms of what you sell and what you buy should be affected equally. The interest rates are not predicted to go down, in fact further increases are suggested to be on the horizon.

People sell for many reasons, but now the ease of simply listing a property and gaining multiple buyers is behind us, and therefore we believe its time for true relationships, honesty, and advice from your estate agent. Something we have always prided ourselves with.

On a positive-note – two years into business and I am so proud to announce we have been listed the property industry’s most prestigious mark of excellence. Every year, a rigorous assessment is carried out of every estate and letting agent in the country. There are 15,000 estate agencies and each one is assessed for property marketing, customer service and results, including how quickly they sell or let and percentage of price achieved compared with other agents in the same location. Meyers was recognised in the top 3% on the country gaining an excellent / gold rating. Home-movers and landlords can search for those estate and letting agents that made the grade in their area by visitingbestestateagentguide.co.uk or by looking out for the distinctive winners marks.

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Football fun for all the family

Residents from Alexandra House care home in Parkstone, and their friends and family members, enjoyed a family fun day with the AFC Bournemouth Community Sports Trust team. There were football themed activities for all abilities including football skittles, football skills tests and throwing competitions. Many dressed for the occasion in AFC Bournemouth kit, and received club merchandise for their efforts.

Lauren Taylor, home manager at Alexandra House, said: “It was such a great day. Seeing all their family members enjoying themselves, and particularly seeing their grandchildren and great grandchildren running around and having so much fun really meant the world to residents.”

Steve Cuss, head of AFC Bournemouth Community Sports Trust, said: “It was fantastic to see everyone come together and socialize and just have lots of fun. There was a real family feel and we were delighted to see so many residents getting involved. There are so many physical and mental benefits to keeping active and we really enjoy seeing the benefits during our weekly visits to Care South’s homes.”

Energy use in Dorset libraries to be cut

Measures to improve energy efficiency have been installed in 15 libraries in Dorset including Wimborne, Ferndown, West Moors and Verwood.

From highly efficient LED lighting to advanced building management systems, the measures are expected to

save over £40,000 a year in electricity and gas costs and reduce annual energy use by more than 275,000 kilo-watt hours. This is over a quarter of the energy used last year across all 15 sites.

The work has been fully funded by the Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme.

Friendly gardening society

Parkstone Gardening Society is a friendly society that encourages people to make the most of their gardens.

It holds monthly meetings on the third Tuesday of the month at 7pm at St Aldhelms Centre, Branksome, where

there are often visiting speakers or demonstrations, as well as refreshments, a plant sale and raffle. At the November meeting, members will be making Christmas wreaths.

The society puts on four shows each year, two of which are in aid of charity. The charity for the spring 2023 show has yet to be decided, so any charity that has access to a venue is welcome to get in touch.

For information about the society, visit www.

pgsgreenfingers.co.uk

Dancing to success

It was a day of celebration for a local dance school as four entries became national champions at the National Grand Finals for the Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing Disco, Freestyle and Rock n Roll faculty. After competing at up to six regional qualifying competitions, 38 dancers from AK Academy of Dancing assembled at

the Guildford Spectrum on 9 October, ready to take on some of the best dancers from across the country.

They competed in four categories: set dance, rock n roll, solo and duo. In each section, competitors danced in heats, with some getting knocked out in each round until about six finalists remained.

National champions were named in the set dance and rock n roll categories, with four coming from the school:

• Cassie Cole – under 14 set dance

• Emilia Paynter and Lilly Reynolds – under 12 rock n roll

• Avalon Epapara and Ella Norton – under 14 rock n roll

• Eleanor Kay and Emily Jee – under 16 rock n roll Ella Norton also placed first in solo, and Holly Bunter and Josie Carswell placed first in duo.

In addition, the school had five second places, two third places and other finalists throughout the day.

Principal Anna Knowles said: “The overall standard was so high and it gets harder every year. However, all the dancers shone and we are so proud not only of the standard of our students’ dancing but also the discipline they all had in terms of presentation on

and off the floor, and during presentations, and the team encouragement for one another.

“A huge well done to every single one who danced at the finals, you were amazing and a massive congratulations to our new national champions.”

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L-R: Emilia Paynter, Lilly Reynolds, Emily Jee, Anna Knowles, Eleanor Kay, Ella Norton, Avalon Epapara

Cassie Cole

Alcohol Awareness Week 18-25 November 2022

Help to stop drinking with no waiting lists or referral

Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) has been helping alcoholics worldwide to recover from alcoholism since 1935. In 2022, AA Great Britain will celebrate its 75-year anniversary. During that time, AA has supported thousands of people to reestablish relationships with themselves and others.

The theme of Alcohol Awareness Week from 18-25 November 2022 is ‘Change’. AA’s 2020 membership survey found that there are over 4.2 million attendances at AA meetings each year in the UK. For the first time, the majority of AA members, 55 per cent, have been in the fellowship for over 10 years and current membership is 53 per cent male and 47 per cent female, the highest proportion of females recorded in an AA GB survey. The majority of AA members, 58 per cent, are in full-time employment with 26 per cent retired.

The 2020 survey results support the findings of the

Cochrane Report that AA is as effective, if not more so, than other established treatments.

AA is free, confidential and available to anyone who is worried about their drinking. Crucially, there are no waiting lists or referrals and local meetings take place daily in Bournemouth and the surrounding areas, as well as across Dorset and the rest of the UK. Using a proven recovery programme and the support of others who have stayed sober, AA is ready to help you or someone you may know who is experiencing problems with alcohol.

They can contact Alcoholics Anonymous today and speak to someone who has been where they are and is ready to help locally on 01202 296000, or the national helpline on 0800 917 7650. Or visit the AA website: www.alcoholics-anonymous.org. uk for more information about AA, the Chat Now service and how to find a meeting.

Poole clinic wins awards

An NHS clinic which only opened in Poole last year has received national recognition.

University Hospitals Dorset’s (UHD) Outpatient Assessment Clinic (OAC), based in Poole’s Dolphin Shopping Centre, won in three categories at the 2022 Patient Experience Network National Awards ceremony.

They were: 'Partnership working to improve the experience’, ‘Integration and improving social care’, and ‘Integration and continuity of care’.

The clinic opened in response to long waiting lists caused by the pandemic and is helping to reduce waiting times and increase the accessibility to life-saving screening. It is one of a number of clinics across the

county that make up the Dorset Health Village – the other in South Walks House, Dorchester – and together they give patients the opportunity to also access free health and wellbeing support from LiveWell and Active Dorset in a community setting. Since opening, as well as delivering thousands of Covid vaccinations, the clinics have seen over 10,000 patients, have had great feedback from patients, and received a number of high profile visits to see how the model could be adopted elsewhere across the country, including from Amanda Pritchard, chief executive of the NHS.

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Why do you feel pain in the cold weather?

The weather has suddenly got pretty chilly, and the darker days are rolling in, but what does this mean for our body and our joints? Often, we hear that the ‘cold and damp’ can have a negative effect on our body, but why is this and what can we do to prevent it?

How do we behave in the cold?

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How the cold affects our joints:

When our joints get embraced by the cold, we often start to feel a deep ache within the joint. This is due to the synovial fluid, the natural lubricant between the joint, becoming thicker in the cold. This means the fluid doesn’t move around the joint as easily, meaning it is more likely to feel sore. The muscles around our joints become tighter and stiffer in the cold too, meaning they really tighten around the joints themselves and cause pain.

What is the first response when you feel chilly? We lift our shoulders up, wrap our arms around ourselves and typically move much more slowly. These factors really influence our joints and mean we tighten and stiffen up more quickly, which adds to the lack of the synovial fluid movement around the joint. Basically, our natural reaction to the cold means we feel achiness in our joints more easily too.

Our mood also gets affected by the cold, meaning we are less likely to get out and move around more.

What can we do to help with this?

Move! Even if you don’t feel like it

Getting out for a walk and moving around will really help keep the synovial fluid moving around your joints and prevents that achiness building up.

Fish oils, glucosamine, and chondroitin, are all great options to take to help maintain joint health.

Get as much sun as you can

If it is sunny, try and get yourself out in it; not only will this help to exercise your joints, but the vitamin D is great for joint health and also great for your mood.

If the pain is persisting it might be time to seek conservative care

Chiropractic and massage therapy

is excellent for helping aching joints, especially shoulders, knees and hips, as well as your typical neck and back pain. We might help bridge the gap between what you can do, and the pain itself.

To see if we can help you, give us a call on 01202 604707 or email us on admin@ wimbornewellnesscentre.co.uk.

Volunteer award for Dorset MP

Simon Hoare, MP for North Dorset, has won an award at the MS Society’s first ever Impact Awards.

Simon was presented with the ‘Influencing’ Impact Award at a star-studded virtual ceremony on Wednesday 5 October hosted by MS Society Ambassador and Radio DJ Scott Mills.

Simon has been the chair of the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for Multiple Sclerosis since 2016. As chair, he has supported MS Society campaigns on access to treatments, better employment, improving neurology services, and has continually raised the profile of MS in the House of Commons.

YMCA Bournemouth offers counselling service

YMCA Bournemouth is offering a low-cost service whereby individuals can speak to a trained counsellor either in person or virtually for just £35 per 50-minute session – typically 25 per cent less than similar services currently offered within the BCP area. All sessions are one-toone and last 50 minutes.

The new service is an extension of YMCA Bournemouth’s existing offering which, last year alone, accommodated more

than 100 clients, volunteers, and YMCA employees – with more than 850 counselling hours provided.

YMCA Bournemouth’s Full Circle counselling service is available for adults, young people, and children (aged 11+) as a weekly faceto-face, online video, or telephone appointment.

More information can be found at: https://www. ymcabournemouth.org. uk/about/full-circlecounselling/

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Care home celebrates outstanding rating

Staff and residents at a Bournemouth care home have celebrated achieving the top Outstanding rating following a recent inspection by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).

Queensmount Bupa Care Home was rated Outstanding in all five inspection areas, which places it in the top one per cent of care homes in the UK, and is one of only three care homes to achieved this rating across all five areas twice in a row.

The home marked the achievement with a celebratory event for residents, staff, family members and friends. While guests tucked into a BBQ and refreshments, entertainment was provided by Jim Etherington, who performed a selection of popular hits.

Home manager at Queensmount Bupa Care Home, Claudia Carvell, said: “The team at Queensmount really do go the extra mile for our residents, they just see it as part of the job. The celebration

was a huge thank you to everyone at the home who plays a role in making it a wonderful place to live and work.”

Bishop blesses garden Adult Education Centre relocated

A new memorial and reflection garden at Queen Elizabeth’s School in Wimborne has been blessed and dedicated by the Bishop of Salisbury.

The garden was funded by the school’s trustees and includes a circular central garden with seating and a lavender lined path.

Before the formalities took place, students entertained the guests with musical and dance performances.

Headteacher Katie Boyes said: “Our school trust has funded not only the garden but the groundworks that were required to make it possible.

“The garden is a wonderful addition to the school and as it matures it will blossom into something really superb.”

QE School is part of Wimborne Academy Trust whose chief executive office Liz West was at the ceremony.

She said: “It is important in our trust to consider not just the academic, artistic and sporting elements of a student, but their whole being.

“This garden provides a place of quiet reflection and will allow them to spend time and address their spiritual needs, for example.”

BCP Council’s Adult Education Centre has moved from its previous location in Oakdale, to Poole town centre, with new learning facilities upstairs in the Dolphin Centre.

The site was officially opened by the mayor of Poole, Cllr Tony Trent on 7 September. It features two classrooms, hair and beauty salons, computer areas and art studios.

The new rooms are above HMV and The Body Shop, accessible via lifts and escalator and metres from Poole’s bus station.

Cllr Jane Kelly, portfolio holder for Communities, Health and Leisure said: “The new site means that adult education is closer than ever to residents’ homes. Bringing this facility to the Dolphin Centre will empower our communities by offering a variety of opportunities to flourish in a

fantastic new space. I would encourage residents to visit and take a look, and perhaps sign up to something they’ve always wanted to try.”

Skills & Learning Adult Community Education’s principal, Lesley Spain, said: “We hope this firstclass facility will inspire local people to develop their skills for work and life or improve their wellbeing, with the help and support of our excellent team of staff.”

John Grinnell, centre manager at The Dolphin Centre, said: “It is fantastic that after almost a year of development, we can deliver this invaluable resource to our local communities in partnership with BCP Council. Everyone has a right to an education, and it is estimated that over 5,600 learners will benefit from the centre’s stateof-art facilities each year, which is truly exceptional.”

The Bishop of Salisbury Stephen Lake with Katie Boyes and Rev Canon Andrew Rowland, Liz West, trustees and students

Student route into healthcare

The NHS offers a wide range of apprenticeships, both in clinical and non-clinical roles that can begin after GCSEs or A-Levels.

While the nursing profession provides the most popular apprenticeships, including the nursing associate route into nursing, other healthcare apprenticeships are available in allied health professions such as physiotherapy, podiatry, radiography and as a paramedic.

There are also roles in science and pharmacy, including as a pharmacy technician, laboratory profession and in healthcare science.

Non-clinical roles are available in human resources, admin, IT and finance as well as other disciplines.

Mark Radford, Health Education England deputy chief executive

and chief nurse, said: “Our apprenticeship programme gives young people greater choice about their future career and a route into healthcare.

“The NHS provides apprenticeships for a wide range of different professions and gives people the opportunity to develop into experienced professionals in these fields.

“For example, we are delighted that more than 6,000 prospective nurses have undertaken nursing degree apprenticeships to become registered nurses.

“This highlights the NHS’ commitment to giving our hardworking and talented people the opportunities to progress a career inside the health service.”

For more details visit: https:// www.healthcareers.nhs.uk/ career-planning/study-andtraining/nhs-apprenticeships

Local eyesore rejuvenated

Pupils from St Michael’s Primary School have collaborated with a local artist to create a colourful piece of mural art work in Central Gardens, Bournemouth.

The Year 4 and 5 children worked with artist May Summers-Perkins to rejuvenate a 40-metre wall that had become an eyesore in the gardens. The wall, which was previously covered in graffiti was painted over in a bright and colourful design using nature as the inspiration.

May said: “This has been a fantastic project

to be involved with, from working with the children in the classroom to bringing their work to life on the large canvas of the wall. Hopefully the mural will bring happiness as people walk through the gardens, brightening up the space and reflecting the natural environment.”

The project has been supported by BCP Council which was initiated by the owners and managers of the wall. It was funded by the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) Neighbourhood Portion.

SPOTLIGHT on CHARITIES

Diverse Abilities launches The OPT Award nationwide

Diverse Abilities, a disability charity based in Dorset, has launched a new award for young people with learning disabilities aged 16 and over in their transition into adulthood.

The OPT Award gives students the opportunity to complete three strands: The Helping Award; The Personal, Social and Emotional Wellbeing Award; and The 48-Hour Challenge. Students focus on one strand each term with activities such as caring for animals, gardening, hydrotherapy, yoga and more. The challenge element of the award is to take on two days of activities these young people would not normally experience, such as a high ropes course or archery, plus an overnight stay away from home.

Lynda Larke, creator of the OPT Award, said: “Students such as ours at Langside are rarely recognised for their achievements and abilities, yet face extraordinary challenges in their daily lives, both physical and mental. Students with very complex medical needs often don’t have the same access to accredited schemes as those in mainstream schooling.”

Lynda works at Langside School, the specialist school operated by Diverse Abilities, and has more than 20 years’ experience teaching children with profound and multiple learning difficulties (PMLD).

Lynda continued: “The children I have taught for the last 20 years inspired me to create an accredited scheme that caters specifically for children with complex needs. I felt determined to create an award that provided opportunities to enrich children’s lives whilst enabling positive risk taking and personal challenges.”

The OPT Award has already been trialled by Langside School and has invited the Northern Counties School, Newcastle, and Percy Hedley School, Killingworth, to continue trialling it in the 2022-23 academic year. There is now an opportunity for more schools and organisations to get involved, and for more young people to take on the challenge and achieve The OPT Award.

Visit optaward.org.uk for more information about the Award, and how a school or organisation can get involved.

Pulford Publicity’s Cause of the Year

Threading the Needles

By Roy Beal

Clean Jurassic Coast recently held a fun fundraising day, largely thanks to the 'queen' of the English Channel, Chloë McCardel.

Chloë, who holds the record for the most English Channel swims (44), very kindly donated her time and boat Channel Queen and, along with myself and CJC team members Louis and Lee, we took 10 experienced open water swimmers to The Needles for a bit of a dip.

Splitting the swimmers into two groups, they had a brilliant time swimming between the iconic chalk stacks at high tide, enjoying some fast tide flows and the awe-inspiring views.

I was the kayak safety support, Lee and Louis were in the CJC RHIB Sea-Rex providing further safety and taking photos and video, and Chloë coordinated the swimmers from Channel Queen, anchored at nearby Alum Bay, staying in radio contact with the safety team.

With everyone bringing food and drink to share, there was a veritable feast of wonderful grub, including some rather delicious homemade flapjacks, for everyone.

The sun was shining, the air was warm and it felt like summer was still with us. The initially choppy conditions settled as the day went on and we skippered Channel Queen around the famous lighthouse and some of the swimmers jumped in the water for another splash.

It was a remarkable day with fantastic company, lots of laughter and £700 raised in this, our new annual fundraising event in collaboration with the Channel Queen

The money raised will be going towards some children’s life jackets as CJC plans to educate all ages in a safe marine environment. More on that another time – cliffhanger!

© Lee Cooper Photography

© Lee Cooper Photography

We will remember them

Across the Dorset View distribution area, there will be Remembrance Day events on Sunday 13 November to mark the anniversary of the end of hostilities in the First World War.

It is a national opportunity to remember those who sacrificed their lives through conflict to protect our freedoms and way of life.

In the run up to Remembrance Sunday, the Royal British Legion holds its Poppy Appeal, and there will be sellers out and about in each community. Money raised helps the RBL continue its work supporting the Armed Forces.

For a list of some of the Remembrance Sunday events in the area, please see the listings on page 33.

Modern poems of remembrance

Year 8 students at Ferndown Middle School have been studying WWI poetry in their English lessons.

Having discussed the importance of remembrance, they considered the ways that historical events are marked and discussed events in their lifetime that they felt should be remembered.

Taking inspiration from the WWI poetry, the students wrote their own poems. A selection of their anthology follows.

Russia Strikes Maternity Ward by Noah C

Russia bombed poor mothers and babies disgracefully.

Soldiers step over the bloody remains of bodies.

Mothers and babies crying miserably.

It was dark and foggy when our lives were taken.

A murdered baby laying on the ground, calling for help that cannot come.

My life was stolen.

I never got my birthday.

I didn’t get to be a child.

I never knew friends.

I won’t ride a bike

Or laugh

Or cry

Only die.

The following poem was written bya serving soldier from the 3 YORKS,having just returned from his thirdtour of Afghanistan which saw theloss of ‘10 Brothers.’ It is featured on the website www.warpoetry.co.uk.

We Who Remain

We are indeed the lucky and unlucky ones,

As we are the ones who have lived to tell the tales of those we once knew

We are the ones who carry thosescars of things seen, done and lost

We are the ones who must never let those who are not here be forgotten by the new

We are the ones who will never need to be reminded that “We will Remember Them”

As We are the ones who will always remember those we forever call friend.

WO2 Anthony Devanny 3 YORKS Virtutis Fortuna Comes

Climate Change by Tom L

Lost plastic lurks about Innocent people tortured by drought Towers sparked and blazing Terrain all around fading Extinction is on the horizon Reverse is not an option

County Lines by Riley L People being recruited into South-London gangs

Each knife carried is an innocent life taken

Cocaine in fluffy pink pencil cases

Knives instead of crayons

Ham sandwiches replaced with huckleberry vapes

Attacked in broad daylight when coming home from school

Mothers crying, watching their babies dying

Our Queen by Mia H

The daily news reporter wells up and reports her death

Howling, weeping, unable to believe she is gone

Everyone thought she would be here forever

Mourning her death, her subjects sniffling

Our majesty lying motionless, resting in peace No-one expected her reign to end now Ambitious and hardworking, her family rise to their places Resting peacefully after a life of commitment

Children hide tears cried for their beloved mother

Happiness fills their memories

Suicide by Amy S

I don’t know what to say.

There are no words.

What made you think I wasn’t there to listen?

I wish you were here.

I’d hug you so tight.

I picture you, making your final journey high up in the sky.

It’s beautiful, you are beautiful.

All I want is one last goodbye.

I’d hug you so tight.

I look back at the time we’ve spent together… How I would ask how you were.

I can’t imagine the lies you told

As the words “I’m fine” escaped.

I look up and pick you out a star in the sky Big, beautiful, bright… Like your smile.

And, just as I can’t hold that star I can no longer hug you tight.

Just remember, not all heroes wear capes. In reality, words is all it takes.

Visit www.dorsetview.co.uk for more local news

Museum hopes to unlock past lives through ancient DNA

The Museum of East Dorset has joined the Francis Crick Institute in a project to aid medical research using ancient skeletons that are part of the museum’s collection.

During the nationwide project, ancient DNA from the skeletal remains of people who lived thousands of years ago in and around Tarrant Hinton will be analysed.

Remains of these individuals were found during excavations conducted by Wimborne Archaeological Group between 1968 and 1984. The area was occupied

from the Bronze Age (2500 – 800 BC) through the Iron Age (800 BC – AD 43) into Romano-British times, up to AD 388.

Tiny samples have been taken from 17 burials for aDNA analysis which could take up to 12 months to complete and it is hoped the results will help scientists find out more about a local strain of tuberculosis.

Chezzie Hollow, museum director, said that the museum will await the results with great interest and share any significant findings with the public.

Annual ladies’ lunch

The Probus Club of Wimborne held its annual Ladies’ Lunch at the end of September at Remedy Oak Golf Club.

President Mike Lawrence welcomed the wives and partners, thanking them for the contribution they have made to the club over the past year.

He said, “We have had several new members in the past year and this lunch gives them the opportunity for their wives and partners to meet up with other new people over a convivial lunch.” The lunch began with a loyal toast, the first the club made to King Charles III.

The club’s usual monthly meeting venue is the Broadstone Golf Club, where it meets the first Thursday of the month, for lunch and a speaker. For information about the club, visit www.wimborneprobus. org.uk.

Christmas parade entries open

Wimborne’s Save the Children Christmas Parade will be back on Saturday 10 December.

The parade first took place in 1989, and was organised by former Wimborne mayor Margery Ryan, who sadly died earlier this year. The organisers would like to do Margery proud and make the 2022 parade one to remember.

The entertainment will begin in The Square from 10am, featuring local

musicians and bands.

Then, the parade itself will start at about 2pm from Brook Road, taking its usual route from Brook Road to The Square, where it will arrive at approximately 2.30-2.45pm.

Anyone wishing to enter a float can do so by contacting Susie Gatrell on 01202 848897 or 07791 024762. Volunteer marshalls are also needed, and if you can help, contact Alison Preston on 01202 889303.

Vintage tribute at Wimborne Model Town

Classic cars, motorbikes and military vehicles turned out for Wimborne Model Town’s Vintage Day event on 18 September. John Ilott’s ‘Jimmy’, a 1943 ten-wheeled American troop carrier was the big hit while visitors crowded into the garden arena to wave flags and listen to a ‘We’ll Meet Again’ 1940s' tribute to Queen Elizabeth II by The Land Girls in the run up to her funeral.

Dave Stokes from the Dorset BSA Owners Club spent the day giving sidecar rides with his 1950s' motorcycle combinations and raised £115 in donations for the volunteer run charity visitor attraction.

Spokesman Greg Hoar said: “With the warm

September sunshine, the model town was offering a quieter, reflective Vintage Day atmosphere this year in the run up to the royal funeral.”

John Illott, Land Girls Joan and Betty, with Chris Cockwell

Snowmen in last year’s parade

RIGHTS OF WAY ORDER THREE MILL LANE ROUTESPets and fireworks

By VetSmiths

www.vetsmiths.co.uk

Up to 45 per cent of pets show different levels of fear when they hear fireworks.

Here are some simple steps to help alleviate their anxiety.

Ease your dog’s fear of fireworks

• Walks should be in daylight hours

• Build a den with a favourite blanket/s and toys. This is a safe space for them to hide away. Layering blankets over the top to darken the den can make dogs feel even safer

• Keep the television or radio on during the fireworks

• Close doors, windows and curtains to reduce the sound and flashing lights

• Pheromones are available in different forms (diffuser, tablet, collar). These are a useful addition alongside all of the above In some cases, your pet may be so severely affected by fireworks that they cannot settle, damage furniture or even soil indoors. If you know this happens, an early appointment with your vet is recommended.

Help your cat during firework season

• Keep your cat indoors and

provide plenty of hiding places for them to retreat to

• Doors and windows should be shut to ensure there’s no escaping

• Ensure your cat is microchipped in case they decide to run away, hide and become lost

Rabbits and guinea pigs during the fireworks

• Consider bringing them indoors (a shed or garage) when it gets dark, or partially cover outdoor houses to provide shelter and hiding places

• Provide more bedding for burrowing and hiding. This will help mask the loud bangs and whizzes

Pets often act out of character when frightened, so it’s important not to punish this behaviour. Some want to hide and be left, whereas some may seek comfort. Do whatever is right for your pet.

If you’re unsure how to manage your pet’s behaviour during this stressful time, contact your vet so that a plan can be put in place.

Dorset Council has published a Rights of Way Order which relates to three specific routes or footpaths around Mill Lane.

The routes are:

• Route: A-X – from Mill Lane down to the river

• Route: A-B-G –from Mill Lane to Hanham Road car park

• Route: A-B-D –from Mill Lane to the High St/Square Submissions can be made with regard to this order until Friday 4 November. In particular, the council is interested in hearing when, why and how often you have used the routes and if access has been blocked. They would also like to

see any photographic evidence of use of the routes.

The reference for submissions is RW/ T418.

Broadstone

Christmas Parade

By Karen Wyatt-Epapara

Photos from 2019 by Marilyn Barber, unless stated

The Broadstone Christmas Parade is back for 2022, and this year, the organisers hope it will be the biggest and best yet.

The last time the parade took place was in 2019, when it celebrated its 50th anniversary. A 51st parade may not be a big milestone but, to make up for two missed years due to the pandemic, the committee is determined to make it one to remember. It will be held on Saturday 3 December 2022.

Dorset View spoke to committee member Russell Saunders as the parade was being planned. He said, “We currently have about 25 entries into the parade, and we’re heading for more.

“It’s going to be fun and loud! We already have the Dorset Youth Marching Band, the Spidermen band and Top Hats Motorcycle Club confirmed, with more in the pipeline. There will also be a steam engine and fire engine. We’re still confirming total numbers, and will welcome anyone who has time to put together a group to take part in the parade.

“We are being well supported by the council, community groups and businesses, and we also have the RNLI on board.”

As well as the parade, the Musical Market will return, with stall open from 10am until 3pm, and musical entertainment until 1.30pm.

In previous years, there has been a collection of new toys for disadvantaged children. However, this year, in light of the cost of living crisis, Santa will be collecting food to be donated to the Corfe Mullen Food Bank. After the parade, he will be stationed in the Methodist Church porch, where food donations can be dropped.

© Broadstone Christmas Parade

GET INVOLVED

Are you part of a group that loves to take part in community events? Do you enjoy entertaining a crowd? Or do you love dressing up? You could get involved in the parade.

The parade committee have a ‘the more, the merrrier’ philosophy when it comes to involving the community. If you and your group would like to take part in the parade contact them via their Facebook page at www.facebook. com/broadstonechristmasparade.

Or, if you are more of an organiser, you could provide your services as a

marshal. The committee is recruiting for lead marshals – these roles are vital for ensuring the parade takes place safely, and to manage the rolling road closures.

Around 40 marshals are needed to manage the road closures.

In addition, between 20 and 30 marshals are needed to accompany the procession itself.

Local businesses are invited to become an event sponsor.

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Broadstone Musical Market

Also on 3 December, the Broadstone Musical Market will return to the Toast Rack.

There will be plenty of opportunity to buy Christmas gifts, with around 20 traders selling handmade goods such as wax melts, homeware, upcycled furniture, salt blends, sewing makes, macrame, soaps, jewellery, preserves, cakes and bakes, crystals, cards and gifts for pets. Expect to see the sellers getting involved in the Christmas theme.

Children will be able to have their faces painted, ready to look festive for the Christmas parade, and there will be a seating area where visitors can enjoy the entertainment.

It wouldn’t be a musical market without music – in previous years, this has been provided by the likes of Sodapops, Paul Michael, Wimborne Musical Theatre, students from Bournemouth Academy of Modern Music (BAMM) and choirs and groups including Viva Voce, Sing & Grin Choir, Poole Ukulele Pluckers & Strummers and Unite Stage Academy UK.

As Dorset View went to print, the list of traders and performers was being confirmed. For an up-to-date list, search Broadstone Musical Market on Facebook, or go to www.facebook. com/events.buttonsbows/ or @ events.buttonsbows on Instagram.

Photos by Broadstone Musical Market and Buttons and Bows Events

PARADE SCHEDULE

The entertainment will take place on Saturday 3 December from 10am until 3pm. The following details were correct at the time of going to print. For the latest information, see www.facebook.com/ broadstonechristmasparade

10am-1.30pm – Musical Market 10am-3pm – market stalls open 1pm – the parade gathers on Story Lane 1.30pm, approx – leaves Story Lane 2.30pm, approx – arrives back at Story Lane

THE ROUTE

The parade will take a circular route, starting from Story Lane. It will process along the Broadway, then up Dunyeats Road before heading back to Story Lane.

While there will be some road closures on the day, most of the closures along the parade route will be rolling, and the roads will reopen once the parade has passed by.

Health and fitness for everyone

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© Broadstone Christmas Parade

Unlikely band of brothers rule the roost at Farmer Palmers

A motley crew of farm park animals have formed an unlikely family all of their own at Farmer Palmers Farm Park in Organford, Dorset.

With an oink, oink here and a baa, baa there, Gingy the pig, Ducky the duck, Bramble the pigmy goat and Larry the lamb are known as the park’s little superheroes and cannot live without each other.

The unlikely bond between them has created a brand new family within the park, which is proving popular with visitors.

For various reasons these animals were each rejected by their own kind and found themselves very much outsiders. Animal barn leader, Katie Lester, decided to try putting them in a pen together, a somewhat unprecedented idea as different species don’t often share spaces within the farm park.

But from day one, the animals seemed so much happier in themselves. The animal barn team could never have imagined how well a pig, duck, pigmy goat and lamb would get along. In

the morning, Ducky, Bramble and Larry hurry outside together to their pen to be reunited with Gingy.

Katie said: “On the day Larry the lamb was booked in for his vaccinations, we kept him out the back to wait for our vet, rather than in the display pen. The other animals were so annoyed at being separated that they all quacked, oinked and bleated at full volume!

“Luckily Larry was back by lunchtime and peace was restored. Our regular visitors were quick to spot him missing though, this little band of brothers have become quite the celebrities around here.”

White tailed sea eagle death investigated

In January, a deceased white tailed sea eagle was found on private land in Dorset.

Evidence from a post-mortem concluded that the bird died as a result of consuming rodenticides, a type of pesticide regulated by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE).

As white tailed sea eagles have a red conservation status, meaning they are in danger of extinction worldwide, the death was investigated by Dorset Police.

In a statement, Assistant Chief Constable Rachel Farrell said: “Dorset Police has completed its investigation into the death of a white tailed sea eagle found on private land in the county earlier this year.

“Following consultation with Natural England and the HSE, the review concluded that, although there was very high levels of rodenticides in the bird, there was insufficient evidence to prove an offence of wilful poisoning by an individual – so no one person can be proven to have been criminally responsible for the bird’s death. Therefore, in line with national guidance, the matter remains under investigation by HSE.

“Wildlife crime remains a key objective of the recently expanded Dorset Police Rural Crime Team, who will continue to work in partnership with stakeholders to investigate criminal offences and bring offenders to justice.”

Fear-free visits to the vet

By Lynwood Vets

The vets can be a scary place for any pet. They may be worried about other pets in the waiting room, strange things happening in consultations, or may remember feeling uncomfortable or ill when they last visited. Here are a few hints and tips to reduce the stress of a visit.

Let your vet know in advance if your pet is very anxious; they can provide calming medication which can really help.

For cats, leave the carrier out for a few days beforehand with some toys and treats so they get familiar with it. Pheromone sprays are useful to reassure cats that the carrier is ‘theirs.’

In the car play calm music or none at all. Secure them properly and drive as gently as possible. If you are rushing, your pet will pick up on this.

When you arrive, some pets are less anxious waiting in the car park than the waiting room. Let the reception know you

have arrived. Offer your pet their favourite treats so they start to build up some positive associations with the visit.

In the appointment, talk in a calm, relaxed tone and try to relax yourself, although this can be difficult when you are worried about your pet. Let the vet know if your pet has a preference in how to be handled.

We have a lot more information in our handy guide “Fear Free Tips for Your Vet Visit”, available from all Lynwood branches.

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Fun-packed Christmas

- Advertisement featureon Bournemouth Pier

From 18 November, Bournemouth Pier will be transformed into a winter wonderland with a trail of Christmas trees lighting up the pier. Inside, Key West promises to delight visitors with festive decorations, activities and events including:

Photo opportunities

A life-sized Santa and couch for photo opportunities

Post box

Post box where all letters will be personally answered by Santa

Breakfast with Santa 10 and 17 December

Live Music

Every Friday evening

Live DJ

Every Saturday evening starting from 5pm for families through until late for any Christmas parties

Christmas menu available

As well as the full menu, Key West will also have a Christmas menu available; this must be pre-ordered when booking.

Daytime Christmas entertainment

Will be provided by choirs and local entertainers

Visit www.keywestbournemouth. co.uk for up to date information

Book your Christmas party

By Marilyn Barber

After our brilliant summer, it takes some adjustment to focus on the cooler months ahead, but if you haven’t yet booked your Christmas parties and meals out, you do need to collate your diaries with friends, family and colleagues.

With many people not able to get together for Christmas over the past two years thanks to the pandemic, this year, a social celebration during the festive season feels all the more necessary, especially if you’ve been missing family and friends.

You may not have seen as much of your work colleagues either, as hybrid working or working from home has become more popular, so getting together once a year is even

more important.

Christmas is the time to show staff that they are valued and presents a good opportunity to help them to renew friendships and working relationships.

To plan an office get together, you need to ask colleagues to check their diaries and then ask for feedback from a previous event.

You could choose a theme, someone to manage the event and of course send out

invitations well in advance.

Over the past couple of years, families have had limited time to get together in a convivial way, so why not make 2022 the year you create happy memories?

Of course you can have a party in someone’s home – but it’s not much fun for the hosts, who will have to spend hours producing the dishes and re-arranging their lounge and/or dining room.

And not many of us have the space to accommodate larger groups, whereas pubs,

foodie news

restaurants and hotels have the knowledge and skills to provide you with a really good party, whether the numbers are small or large.

There are so many reasons to choose dining out at Christmas.

It’s an opportunity to try different foods or for a cultural experience, and it’s stress free.

And think of the advantages of enjoying Christmas lunch in a hotel, pub or restaurant. No scouring supermarkets for goods or peeling sprouts – just time to enjoy this very special social occasion.

Key nutrients missing in the average diet

Vitamins and minerals are micronutrients that we need for our bodies to function normally. They are not produced naturally by the body, so must be consumed in our food.

Nutritionists Ellie Busby and Dr Sarah Cooke collaborated with barbecue experts

FoodFireFriends to discuss the nutrients most likely to be missing from the average person’s diet.

Zinc

Signs of a zinc deficiency include dry or thinning hair, soft nails, dry skin and getting ill often.

Foods that are rich in zinc are whole wheat bread and pasta, whole grains such as quinoa, buckwheat or brown rice, and pumpkin seeds.

Vitamin B6

Skin rashes, sore lips and tongue, mood changes and tiredness can all be signs of Vitamin B6 deficiency.

Sources of vitamin B6 include avocado, russet potatoes, chickpeas, yellowfin tuna and nuts.

Vitamin D

Most of the vitamin D we need is made from being out in the sunshine. However, especially

during winter, we are often not in the sun enough to get what our bodies need.

The best natural food source of vitamin D is oily fish, egg yolks and cheese and some types of mushroom. Alternatively, you could seek out fortified foods, or consider a supplement.

Omega-3

One risk of not getting enough omega 3 is that the brain will age faster, increasing the risk of dementia when getting older.

Sources of omega-3 include oily fish such as salmon, walnuts, and flax seed.

Iron

Iron is found in meat sources such as red meat, eggs and oysters, while plant sources include lentils, spinach, tofu, and cashew nuts.

As plant sources of iron are harder for the body to absorb, it is recommended to combine them with vitamin C such as lemon juice in a salad dressing, or the addition of strawberries or oranges as a snack.

Events

Details were correct at the time of going to print. Send information about your events to newseditor@dorsetview.co.uk

9 November 7.30pm

Wimborne Community Theatre skittles evening, Colehill Sports and Social Club, 108 Wimborne Rd, Colehill, BH21 2QR. For further details contact 01202 884201 or barbarahart414@gmail.com

9 November 7.30pm

East Dorset Antiquarian Society meets at St Catherine’s Church Hall, Wimborne for a talk on Hinton St Mary mosaic.

12 November 2.15pm

Worlds Ships Society Dorset branch meet at The Centre, Ferndown BH22 8XH. www.shipsdorset.org

12 November 10am-3pm

Wimborne in Bloom charities fair at the Allendale Centre, Wimborne. Entrance free.

12 November 10am-noon

Light candles for deceased loved ones in St Catherine’s Church, Wimborne. Free refreshments in the hall.

13 November 10.30am

Remembrance Parade from Broadstone RBL Club to war memorial for a two-minute silence at 11am. The parade will then continue to St James’ Church, Macaulay Road for a memorial service.

13 November 2.30pm

Remembrance Parade from King George V Field, Ferndown to St Mary’s Church, where a memorial service will be held.

13 November 10.30am

West Moors Remembrance Day Parade with two-minute silence at 11am at the War Memorial in Station Road.

13 November 3pm

Remembrance Service in Wimborne Minster with parade from Royal British Legion beforehand. Be seated for 2.45pm.

15 November 7.30pm

Wimborne Civic Society talk by Bob Mizon on ‘Starry Skies Near You’ at the Allendale Centre.

Members £1, visitors £3.

18 November 10am

Wimborne u3a talk on India’s Golden Triangle at Wimborne Methodist Church All welcome. Members £2 and Visitors £3.

Refreshments available.

19 November 10-3pm

CLaRC Artisan Makers Market at premises in King Street Car Park, Wimborne BH21 1EA.

21 November 7.30pm

Colehill Floral Arrangement Club. Visitors welcome £5. Colehill Village Hall, Cannon Hill Road. Meetings every 3rd Monday. Contact 01202 610902.

22 November 3pm

Wimborne Town Football Club at home to Exmouth Town.

22-26 November

Broadstone Players Theatre Company present ‘Nightmare’ at the War Memorial Hall, Tudor Road. Tickets from honsec@ brodstoneplayers.co.uk

26 November 11.30am-3.30pm

Kinson Christmas Fair, Santa’s Grotto, raffle, entertainment, Christmas market and Gingerbread making workshop. Lantern parade at 3.30pm. Carols on the Green at 4pm. www.bh10-11ba.com

26 November 1pm-5pm

Christmas in Ferndown with lights switch on including live entertainment under the clock tower, children’s rides and games, stalls in Pennys Walk and Father Christmas in his grotto at the Barrington Centre.

26 November 11am-7.30pm

Christmas in Christchurch with market stalls, music, carol service, procession, and lights switch on at 5.30pm. For full details see pages 34 and 35.

26 November 3pm

Wimborne Town Football Club at home to Bristol Manor Farm.

27 November 3pm

Bournemouth Chamber Music Society recital in Kimmeridge House, Bournemouth University, Fernbarrow, Poole BH12 5BB. Tickets £20. Age 8-25 free. www. bournemouthchambermusic. co.uk or at the door.

29 November 7.30pm

West Parley Gardening Club at West Parley Memorial Hall. Visitors welcome £3. Contact Rod Darch 01202 896711.

3 December from 10am

Broadstone Parade including Musical Market with stalls. See pages 24-27 for full details.

5 December 10.15am

Bonny Sartin of the Yetties will talk on Smugglers and sing Christmas songs at the Wimborne Minster WI meeting at St Catherine’s Church Hall, Lewen’s Lane. For further information call Jill Haywood 01202 888194.

Christmas in Christchurch

Yuletide Festival and lights switch on

This year’s Christmas lights switch on in Christchurch will have a different flavour, as the town celebrates with a Yuletide Festival on Saturday 26 November.

Taking inspiration from the past, and the beautiful natural environment of the town, it will feature a medieval fairy court, dancers, singing townsfolk and a traditional yule log as well as beautiful folk music by Hummingbird The Band.

From Druitt Gardens, the ancient woodland in the centre of town, there has been a stirring. The Holly King and Ivy Queen have woken up for the winter and they want to help bring the light into Christchurch.

The Yuletide parade will feature Gobbledegook Theatre Company, Mad4Dance, Highcliffe Charity Players

Timings for the day:

and Funky Little Choir. It will process along the High Street before joining the mayor, who will turn on the lights. The Christchurch Rugby Club will carry a Yule Log as part of the procession.

There will be a stage at the Fountain roundabout end of the High Street, with music and entertainment. Workshops for Yule headdress making, storytelling, and face painting will run throughout the day.

The people of Christchurch and beyond are invited to come together to celebrate the arrival of the woodland court, and are encouraged to join in the celebrations by wearing greens and browns and hats and headdress decorated with seasonal flowers and foliage.

11am – market stalls along the High Street open

1.30-2.30pm – seasonal music playing outside the Saxon Bar/Bargates area

3pm – Carol service in front of the Baptist Church, Bargates 5pm – procession in High Street from Christchurch Priory

5.30pm – lights switch on ceremony in front of Mayor’s Parlour

5.40pm – live music on stage outside Mayor’s Parlour

7.30pm – festival bars close

Colourful lights

Christchurch’s Christmas lights will also have an upgrade this year, as the town council has commissioned new decorative lighting. The Mayor, Cllr Avril Coulton, said: “We are looking forward to a new concept of lighting with multi-coloured lights in Bargates, High Street, Church Street and the Quomps. The town council working group has been very creative. The Christmas Light Switch on will have a full array of entertainment in the town, where we hope to see many people come and enjoy the festivities.”

Christchurch Living Advent Calendar

After the success of the first Christchurch Living Advent Calendar in 2021, the month-long event will return this year. Organised by Christchurch Rotary, it is based upon a children’s Advent calendar where a different ‘door’ is opened at 6.15pm each evening. Performances take place at venues throughout the town, and each performance will be a surprise until the evening it takes place.

Each performance supports a local charity, and in 2021, just under £20,000 was raised.

Festive family treat

For a bit of traditional entertainment, the Christmas Spectacular will be returning to the Regent Centre.

The story is set in the North Pole at Santa’s magic toy workshop. Santa and his elves are busily preparing for another festive season but sabotage is afoot and a nasty frost is spreading throughout Christmastown. Will the elves work out who is plotting to ruin Christmas? Or will the frightening frost succeed in freezing Christmas forever?

With upbeat dance routines, popular ballads and Christmas favourites, this is a festive treat for the whole family to enjoy. Tickets £18, concessions £17, family tickets £60 from www.regentcentre.co.uk.

Christmas market

Beginning Friday 25 November, and running until Christmas Eve, there will be a Christmas market in Saxon Square.

Chalets will be set up with vendors selling a range of art, craft, artisan food and drink gifts.

The Hop On Inn (bar bus) will open, selling alcoholic hot chocolates, mulled wine, mulled cider and other drinks, while the Cheeky Fox Churros will be offering vegan churros.

A wrought iron effect marquee with a clear roof will fill the central area of Saxon Square to provide cover from the weather for people to shop, eat and drink at their leisure, and enjoy music and entertainment throughout the season.

SOUTH PACIFIC

PHOENIX MUSICAL THEATRE, ALLENDALE CENTRE, WIMBORNE

6 October 2022 Review by Pat Scott

What a joy to start an evening in the South Pacific with a striking set of palm trees and blue sea, to the well-loved music of the Rogers and Hammerstein classic.

Phoenix Musical Theatre has a great reputation for using the talents of its members and this musical was no exception.

Luther Billis was brilliantly played by Rob Reynolds, while Captain Brackett – an ideal part for KD Johnson – and Commander Harbison (Andy Trant) brought authority to their roles.

Abby Robbins took on the vital part of Liat with weeks to go, and Jeremy Mills (Lieutenant Joseph Cable) stepped in at short notice. Their duet, Younger Than Springtime, was a highlight. Bloody Mary – splendidly played by Karen Ward with charisma and comedy – sang Happy Talk and Bali Ha’i perfectly.

Rachel Leggett as Nellie Forbush led the cast in Honey Bun in one of the best scenes and her duets with Emile de Becque were very moving. Philip T Redgrave as Emile showed immaculate acting skills and such a wonderful singing voice.

With such enthusiasm and ability on show, no wonder the audience enjoyed ‘some enchanted evening’.

COMPETITION

Aladdinat the Tivoli Theatre, Wimborne

Made to Measure Productions and Wimborne’s Tivoli Theatre are bringing a brand new, comedy pantomime version of Aladdin to Wimborne audiences.

Pantomime Dame Widow Twankey runs a laundry with her sons Wishee Washee and Aladdin, but Aladdin has much bigger plans, not least the hand of the princess. But the evil Abanazar has other ideas, and hateches a plan for Aladdin to get him the magic lamp. When the genie is out of the lamp, the adventure begins.

Aladdin will be showing at the Tivoli between Friday 16 December and Sunday 1 January, with an adult version on 29 and 31 December and 2 January. Tickets are available online at tivoliwimborne.co.uk or by calling 01202 885566.

Dorset View has teamed up with the Tivoli Theatre to offer a family ticket (two adults and two children under 16) to Aladdin on Wednesday 28 December at 6pm.

For your chance to win, all you have to do is answer the following question.

Q. Which character in Aladdin is the pantomime dame?

How to enter Enter online at www.dorsetview.co.uk or send your answer to the address on page three of this magazine. Closing date is 28 November 2022. The first correct answer drawn will be the winner. Employees of Pulford Publicity Ltd, the Tivoli Theatre, Wimborne or Made to Measure Productions are not permitted to enter. There is no cash alternative. The editor’s decision is final. Personal details will be stored securely and will only be processed to determine the winner of the competition. The winner will be announced in the magazine and their name and phone number will be passed to the venue or the promoters for the purposes of allocating the ticket.

Is your eyesight fit for driving?

Each year, there are around 3,000 fatal and serious injury collisions on UK roads due to poor eyesight.

With the days shortening, and weather often wet or foggy, it is particularly important to make sure your eyesight meets the minimum standard for driving.

Neil Worth, chief executive of road safety organisation GEM Motoring Assist, said: “We urge everyone to prioritise safety and ensure they have a proper eye examination with an optician every two years. Eye tests allow professionals to identify and correct any problems, meaning the risks of driving are reduced and the road environment is safer.”

Currently, it is a driver’s responsibility to make sure

they are fit to drive. Regular eye tests will ensure that changes to vision are picked up quickly.

Neil said: “It takes a professional examination to reveal changes to our visual acuity, peripheral awareness, eye coordination, depth perception, ability to focus and colour vision.

“That’s why having an eye test every two years is a key part of being a responsible driver, whatever your age, just to ensure there are no safety concerns about your vision and to deal with any issues at an early stage.”

DocBike Dorset charity ride out raises over £8,000

DocBike’s annual motorcycle ride out in Dorset on 25 September raised over £8,000 for the life-saving charity.

Over 400 motorcyclists from across the UK took part, either riding the 35-mile route from West Bay Esplanade in Bridport or the 30-mile route from The Churchill Arms in Alderholt to the finishing point at Henstridge Airfield on the Dorset/Somerset border.

Riding conditions were perfect. Dorset riders Dr Ian Mew and Critical Care paramedic Mark Williams lead separate convoys, followed by paramedic Rob Walker who volunteers as a public engagement rider for the charity.

At the end of the ride, motorcyclists received a warm welcome from crowds at Henstridge Airfield, where there were stalls, a raffle and live music from The Hardcore Troubadours.

The fun-filled event also provided DocBike and the crew from Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance with the opportunity to engage with motorcyclists to raise awareness of their life-saving work and how bikers can up-skill their ride, along with sharing how to keep other injured motorcyclists alive until the emergency

services arrive by attending a free BikerDown course.

Dr Ian Mew, co-founder and trustee of DocBike said: “Whilst this event helps to raise much-needed funds for the charity, the support for what we do from the motorcycling community and beyond means so much more. Motorcyclists are statistically the most vulnerable road users, being 56 times more likely to be killed per mile travelled than when in a car.

“The work of the charity to reduce motorcycle collisions whilst being able to provide life-saving critical care to anyone who needs it (not just motorcyclists), forms the cornerstones of our work and we are immensely grateful to every person and organisation across the county for their unwavering support.”

DocBike would like to say a huge thank you to everyone who took part, to all the businesses who donated raffle prizes; to Bridport Town Council, The Churchill Arms in Alderholt and Henstridge Airfield owner Geoff Jarvis, for hosting the start and finish points of the event, and to colleagues at Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance.

More info on the charity can be found at: www.

DocBike.org

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Making the best use of your guest room

By Marilyn Barber

It’s lovely to have a spare room kitted out to receive guests, but if you don’t have very many during the year – and who did over the past two years? – it is worth considering whether you could make more use of the space.

Ask yourself how many times in a year does your guest room get used?

Probably just a few times.

Double and king sized beds dominate even the most generous rooms, so one option is to have a day bed with a trundle.

This is a convenient way to create additional sleeping space without compromising valuable floor space. The

trundle is neatly tucked under the daybed and can be pulled out and popped up when it’s bedtime. This enables the room to be used for other

purposes during the day.

Surprisingly, the first model of the trundle bed was made in the 16th century when the bed was made with oak and suspension was made from leather.

Another option is the sofa bed, many of which are seriously stylish.

Alternatively, a pulldown bed can instantly transform the space in a guest room when needed.

With hybrid working becoming the norm, the additional space could be used to create a workspace and there are a number of desks with drawers – to store the office clutter – which would fit in with the bedroom décor.

It is even possible for the spare room to accommodate

not only a bed and an office, but also gym equipment. And certainly the floor space could accommodate a yoga mat, which is quick and easy to stow away.

Sadly, many of our spare rooms become a place to dump surplus items – hands up if you’re guilty of this –so it’s important to provide innovative cupboards and wardrobes to accommodate all manner of things.

And you can make the room appear bigger by decorating it with light colour and good use of mirrors.

A guest room can have numerous other uses. For instance it can serve as a play room, a craft space, a reading room, a movie room or an art studio.

A day bed before the trundle has been brought out

NPCC home burglary announcement

The National Police Chiefs’ Council (NPCC) has announced that police forces will now attend all home burglaries.

The move has been welcomed by Dorset Police, as it recognises how deeply traumatic burglary can be. The force already has a policy in place where an officer will attend an incident where a house is broken into.

Dwelling burglary offences in Dorset are currently at an all-time low with a decrease of 10.2 per cent in 2021/2022 compared to figures in 2019/2020.

Assistant Chief Constable Rachel Farrell said: “I understand how upsetting is to have your home burgled and how distressing that is for victims. Our intent is to always attend home burglaries and where there are any possible forensic opportunities, we will automatically arrange a visit from a crime scene investigator.

“We have relatively low levels of home burglaries in Dorset,

however, given the rise in the cost of living we know that austerity can be a driver for rises in acquisitive crimes and we fully recognise the significant impact that these offences can have on our communities.

“We are determined to put victims first and bring offenders to justice but as the NPCC has said today, a large proportion of calls to us are not about crime and the police frequently step into health and social work because of an absence of other services. We want to focus on our priorities to be tough on crime and always put victims first and it is clear that the public want that too.”

For other burglary types such as from sheds, detached garages and outbuildings, a decision about whether to attend an incident is based on the threat and risk present, the vulnerability of the victim and the opportunity to catch offenders, ensuring the force responds and allocates the correct resources in a timely manner.

Protect yourself from fire and poisoning

People are being encouraged to ‘Stay Fire Safe’ this winter as they look to keep warm and cut energy use. Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service has issued advice to help people protect themselves from accidental fires and carbon monoxide poisoning as they try to stay warm.

This is in response to concerns that people will turn to alternative ways of heating and lighting their homes in a bid to save money.

DWFRS is also offering advice on where savings can be a false economy, and how to reduce the risks when doing things differently. There is also signposting to financial support, and a range of energy saving tips.

Ian Hopkins, prevention delivery manager, said: “The most important thing that people can do this winter is make sure they have working smoke detectors and carbon monoxide alarms. We offer free Safe & Well visits, which include fitting these devices where they are needed, so there’s no cost to the individual.

“We know that the rising cost of living is a huge concern to so many people within our community, and we are doing all we can to support them with saving safely this winter.”

To request a free Safe & Well visit, call 0800 038 2323 or visit www.dwfire.org.uk/safeand-well-visits

#I’ve got a text

If you deal with Dorset Council’s housing service you may well be contacted with important information by text from now on.

The council can now send text (SMS) messages to residents who receive services from the housing team. Messages will let residents know there is an update on the council portal that needs attention and to log into the council portal to view it.

Residents could be informed of a suitable property that has become available, a query that has been answered, an application that has been updated, or a requirement to complete a task such as uploading proof of ID.

The text messages are in addition to emails and voice messages, which sometimes get missed.

There will be no option to have a conversation with officers via text, as it is purely advisory. Instead, residents will need to log onto their council account to check their dashboard, where they will find the action required or additional information.

All new customers to the housing service will be asked for permission to contact them via text message. Existing customers will need to update their preference in their account to receive messages this way.

Messages will be from Dorset Homechoice and will include the resident’s name.

The council will not ask for any personal information such as bank details via text message and strongly advises people to take care never to share personal information or bank details from unsolicited messages via text message.

Cllr Graham Carr-Jones, portfolio holder for Housing and Community Safety, said: “This will be a really good way to keep up to date with your account and act quickly when there is a message.

“Just remember the message will only direct you to your account on the

housing portal where all the information and any actions which need attention will be.”

For more information visit www. dorsetcouncilhomechoice. org.uk